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 Thunder
Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre takes your care and safety
very seriously, and we are committed to transparency.
By April 2009, eight separate indicators will be reported
on, including a number of hospital-related infections and
the success rates of health care professionals practicing
proper hand hygiene to prevent the spread of disease.
The public reporting of safety indicator rates is not intended
to serve as a measure for hospitals to compare themselves
against other organizations, or for the public to use as a
measure of where to seek care. Rates can vary from hospital
to hospital, month to month. Some hospitals may experience
higher specific rates due to the nature of the care they provide
and their patient population, such as those with higher elderly
patient populations.
What public reporting adds and ensures is that all hospitals
are tracking and counting in the same way. This is not for
comparison purposes, but rather for accountability. Our posting
the data on our website confirms TBRHSC’s commitment
to public accountability and transparency. A further benefit
is that hospitals with similar demographics and challenges
can more easily share tips and strategies.
Additional information regarding these indicators and provincial
trends may be found on the Ministry
of Health and Long-Term Care website.
If you have any questions about our hospital's patient safety
indicators, please contact:
Cathy Covino
Director Quality and Risk Management
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Phone: (807) 684-6012
Email: covinoc@tbh.net
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